Andy Reese Joins East West Manufacturing as Business Development Manager

Atlanta-based East West Manufacturing (www.ewmfg.com), a contract manufacturing company which produces components and assemblies for U.S. and European original equipment manufacturers and distributors, has named Andrew (Andy) Reese as Business Development Manager.  In this newly-created position, Reese will be responsible for the company’s marketing messaging, strategy and the early stages of new customer development.

“Bringing Andy on board helps position East West Manufacturing for what we expect to be a year of significant growth,” said Jeff Sweeney, EW chief marketing officer and co-founder.  “He comes to us with over 15 years of supply chain experience and has a strong track record of executing business development strategies resulting in increased profits and trusted relationships.  We believe his background, unique skills and enthusiasm for EW’s business model are a perfect fit, and will contribute significantly as the company expands into its next phase of growth.”

Reese came to East West Manufacturing from NPI Financial, LLC, a supply chain strategic consulting firm, where he served as Senior Account Executive.  He also served in a sales manager role for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, working directly with The Home Depot.  While there, he managed the successful sourcing and delivery of over 600 truckloads of products per week for the retailer, and was twice named Home Depot Partner of the Year.  He is a member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Supply Chain Council, and has been active with Habitat for Humanity, among other local charitable organizations.  A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Reese lives near Decatur with his wife, Catherine and three children.

About East West Manufacturing

Founded in Atlanta in 2001, East West Manufacturing (EW) is a recognized, respected expert in the planning, design and implementation of offshore product manufacturing for U.S. and European original equipment manufacturers and distributors. The company’s transparent supply chain, on-site quality control and logistics systems reduce the risks and complexities of offshore manufacturing. Working through EW factories located primarily in China and Vietnam, EW draws on its expertise to act as a customer advocate throughout the manufacturing and supply chain process, including negotiating contracts, sourcing materials, providing translation services and navigating cultural differences. Proven systems give East West Manufacturing customers the speed to market, quality and cost advantages essential to succeed in today’s competitive markets. For more information about East West’s Domestic Offshore Manufacturing® model, visit www.ewmfg.com.

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